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Sweet and Sour Tofu (K-8)

RECIPE DETAILS

Item ID: 1982108

Serving Size: 3 Ounces

HACCP Process Category:
#3 - Complex Food Preparation

Food Category: Lunch Entree

Attributes: Vegetarian, K-8

Allergens: None

RECIPE DETAILS

Item ID: 1982108

Serving Size: 3 Ounces

HACCP Process Category:
#3 - Complex Food Preparation

Food Category: Lunch Entree

Attributes: Vegetarian, K-8

Allergens: None

Ingredients

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Instructions

Pre-Preparation

  1. Prepare the sweet and sour sauce:
    a. Wash and mince the ginger.
    b. Using an immersion blender or blender, mix together the ketchup, honey, soy sauce, vinegar, and minced ginger.
    c. Set aside for later use.
  2. Preheat oven to 375°F.

Preparation

  1. Drain tofu and cut each block into 1-oz portions.
  2. Arrange pieces close together (not overlapping) on parchment-lined hotel pans.
  3. Pour the sweet and sour sauce over the tofu and spread evenly.
  4. Bake at 375°F for about 15–20 minutes, until the internal temperature reaches 140°F.
  5. Hold hot until service at 140°F or higher.

Serving
Serving = 3 oz

Recipe Source
Boulder Valley School District Food Services

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Food Groups/Meal Patterns

Based on default serving size and measure.

Meal Pattern Amount Per Serving
Fruits 0 cups
Vegetables, Dark Green 0 cups
Vegetables, Red/Orange 0 cups
Vegetables, Legumes 0 cups
Vegetables, Starchy 0 cups
Vegetables, Other 0 cups
Vegetables, Additional 0 cups
Grains 0 oz eq
Meat/Meat Alternatives 1.25 oz eq
Fluid Milk 0 cups

Nutrition Facts

Based on default serving size and measure.

Nutrients Serving
Calories 87.75 kcal
Total Fat 2.36 gm
Saturated Fat 0.36* gm
Trans Fat 0.00* gm
Sodium 64.78 mg
Carbohydrates 11.09 gm
Fiber 0.13* gm
Sugars 9.52* gm
Added Sugars 8.38* gm

*May vary depending on individual product(s) used in recipe.

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